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America's Crime FilmThe Godfather is an American crime film from 1972. Based on Mario Puzo's novel, Marlon Brando and Al Pacino star as the leaders of a powerful crime family in New York from 1945 to 1955. The plot of the movie focuses on Pacino's transformation into a ruthless mafia boss.
Considered one of the greatest films in the history of the world, and extremely influential in the gangster genre, The Godfather is now ranked as the second greatest film in American cinema by the American Film Institute. It is the box office leader for 1972, and The Godfather once was the highest grossing picture ever. It won 3 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay. |